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    How many Tests will the All Blacks win in South Africa? (Plus why there was no episode last week)

    2026/08/06 | 26 mins.
    Ben Coles (The Observer) is back to explain why there was no episode last week, due to working on a big project for The Observer on concussion in rugby and the influence of the neurologist and plagiarist Paul McCrory, before catching up with New Zealand journalist Liam Napier (New Zealand Herald) in Cape Town ahead of the start of the 'Greatest Rivalry' tour with the All Blacks travelling around South Africa.

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    Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/

    Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

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    Tomas Albornoz charged, England's win and drafting a World XV | The Rugby Bunker

    2026/07/24 | 46 mins.
    Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are joined by Charles Richardson of The Telegraph to discuss the looming suspension for Argentina's Tomas Albornoz after confronting referee Angus Gardner, England's much-needed win in Santiago del Estero, before drafting a World XV following the conclusion of the Nations Championship.

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    Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/

    Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read

    Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

    Charles' work for The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/c/cf-cj/charles-richardson/
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    England vs Argentina - the biggest game of Steve Borthwick's tenure? | The Rugby Bunker

    2026/07/17 | 32 mins.
    Ben Coles (The Observer, from his holiday) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to break down England's game against Argentina late on Saturday, while also touching briefly on the other Nations Championship game of the day in Auckland.

    Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
    Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
    Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

    #rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #englandrugby #nationschampionship #argentinarugby #lospumas
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    How England can defeat Fiji plus the other Nations Championship games - The Rugby Bunker

    2026/07/10 | 44 mins.
    Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to discuss how England should approach Saturday's game against Fiji, before getting into the other Nations Championship matches this weekend including South Africa against Scotland.

    Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
    Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
    Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

    #rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #englandrugby #nationschampionship #fijirugby
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    South Africa v England preview - can England keep it tight at Ellis Park? | The Rugby Bunker

    2026/07/03 | 49 mins.
    Ben Coles (The Observer) chats to Charlie Morgan (The Times) in Johannnesburg ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship fixture between South Africa and England, breaking down England's selection and their chances before making a prediction.

    Earlier in the episode Ben also speaks to South African journalist Jon Cardinelli about the Springboks' injury issues and depth, along with the higher ticket prices earlier in the week.

    Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/
    Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read
    Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan

    Follow Jon's work here: https://joncardinelli.journoportfolio.com/

    #rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #englandrugby #nationschampionship
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About The Rugby Bunker
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Times). Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.

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